TLNT: The Business of HR

APRIL 3, 2015

Relying on a corporate wellness program as the main strategy for improving employee health is like throwing a drowning person a DVD on how to do the backstroke. In both cases, the focus is on the wrong stage of the problem. more…).

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Entelo

APRIL 3, 2015

Candidate emails can be likened to haikus. The 5-7-5 model need not apply, but there''s a recipe for creating a concise message that''s relevant and compelling. You''ve heard of hyper-personalization and nurturing a virtual relationship, but because the ball ultimately lies in a candidate''s court, the key is opening up the conversation to influence an interpersonal reaction. Recruiting Sourcing

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TLNT: The Business of HR

APRIL 3, 2015

Editor’s Note:   Readers sometimes ask about past TLNT articles, so every Friday we republish a Classic TLNT post. “ The best way to find out if you can trust somebody – is to trust them. ” —  Ernest Hemingway. I was preparing for  this month’s webinar  and I came across the above quote. more…). Classic TLNT Best practices Engagement HR management Leadership Management talent management

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HR Bartender

APRIL 3, 2015

According to this article in The Recruiting Times , candidate confidence is on the up. Meaning that companies are hiring and individuals are looking for jobs. Companies are spending significant resources to position their employment brand to attract the best talent. In turn, job seekers should be putting personal branding first and foremost. The same red flags appear: profanity and grammar.

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Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

APRIL 3, 2015

By Eric B. Meyer. By now, all of us have read the articles, which claim that the law permits your employees to complain about work on social media — and keep their jobs. Well, that’s not exactly true. The National Labor Relations Act , which applies to most private-sector workplaces — both union and non-union — protects employees who engage in protected concerted activity. Until now.

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Paychex

APRIL 3, 2015

Companies across diverse industries are facing a number of factors that are impacting the recruiting landscape. Here''s a look at four strategies that smart firms are using to better recruit star performers

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Compensation Cafe

APRIL 3, 2015

That phrase coming from senior leadership is still ringing in your head.  You just delivered a fact-based and what you considered compelling argument in support of your compensation program recommendations, and the best you received in return was an indifferent " nahhh "? They don''t want to do it.  The door was shut. They''re not interested. It happens. Deal with it. Odd man out. Strike a balance.

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Something Different

APRIL 3, 2015

<www.halogensoftware.com> …Is (mostly) all about messaging, right? I ask because this morning, whilst combing the internet for my daily dose of HR knowledge I came across the following nugget of wisdom from Kris Dunn here : Some of you that are seasoned HR Pros know the cautionary tale when it comes to employee surveys. Turgal Jr., But it’s not the ultimate tool.”. Best, Rory.

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Is your company ready to move beyond the annual performance review? Where do you start? What are the keys to success? In this guide, you’ll gain an understanding of: the forces driving change, three foundations of success and take a deep dive into the skills gap many managers have that will sink your efforts before they start and how to address them.

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FinancialForce.com Career Open House – Q&A with Charles Ashworth, VP of Employee Success

FinancialForce

APRIL 3, 2015

In case you haven’t heard, FinancialForce.com is growing, growing, growing and we’re constantly on the lookout for passionate and talented people to join in the fun. To learn more about the event and how to get involved, I sat down with Charles Ashworth, FinancialForce.com’s VP of Employee Success. Read below for the full low-down and we hope to meet you (or someone you know) on April 16th!

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Leading Effectively

APRIL 3, 2015

I live in North Carolina and follow UNC basketball.  One of my favorite former Tar Heel players is Eric Montross.  Eric was on the 1993 National Championship team and is now the color commentator  for the radio broadcasts of Carolina games. I was listening to Eric and Jones Angell, the play-by-play announcer, banter during the pre-game segment of one of Carolina’s ACC tournament games.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

APRIL 3, 2015

The average student debt of a college-educated Millennial in the U.S. workforce is nearly $30,000. As a result, these workers are turning to their employers for much-needed financial guidance and assistance in reducing their debt. more…). Talent Management Company culture education Generational issues HR communications HR management student loans talent management

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OmegaHR Solutions

APRIL 3, 2015

Is the future of work for Millennials obvious? came across an article entitled WHY MILLENNIALS UNDERSTAND THE FUTURE OF WORK BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE. suggest you read it. It is brief and does help understand a segment of the current and growing workforce. As I read the article in Fast Company it also struck me as a statement of the obvious. What do I mean? have basically made my career doing that.

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Employees at the front lines often have better ideas for innovation than others within the business, but when they walk out the door, they take those ideas with them. Want to innovate better and faster than the competition? You need to hold onto your best employees and the ideas they have. In this session we will explore how various pieces of the talent life cycle are related to retention and examine more than 20 strategies and ideas for improving retention outcomes for your business.

FlashPoint

APRIL 3, 2015

Transparency is not only good for employee happiness but also great for the bottom line. According to a 2013 study of more than 300 organizations with 40,000 confidential employee responses, management transparency was found to be the number one factor in determining employee happiness. companies noted as “most transparent” beat the S&P 500 by 11.3 percent. Nancy S.

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ADP

APRIL 3, 2015

Our highly subjective selection of the most interesting recent writings on Human Capital Management. Human Capital Management Water Cooler HCM Human Resources Administration Human Resources Management talent management Talent Management Strategy

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SAP Innovation

APRIL 3, 2015

By many indications employee engagement is at a critical point. Across the board, surveys show that engagement is a problem in many organizations, leading to loss of employees, underperforming employees and more. Indeed, Josh Bersin’s research shows that 87% of companies rate engagement and retention as a high priority problem and 50 rate it urgent. That’s where data and people analytics comes in.

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Spark Hire

APRIL 3, 2015

If you’re starting to notice a drastic difference in the results of your corporate recruiter compared to a third party recruiter’s results, you are more than likely not alone. It always amazes me at how differently a corporate recruiter’s job is viewed versus a third party recruiter’s job.  When it comes down to it, recruiting is recruiting.  Corporate Recruiters aren ’t Expected to Hunt.

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Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it?

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Linkage

APRIL 3, 2015

The most-viewed blog post in March explores subjects that we all can relate to—stress, work, being too busy, and getting stuff done, etc. And the cool thing is our new “Blogger of the Month” Marty Jordan provides real insight on how calming down, being mindful, and taking time to think can make you a better leader. Be still and be a better leader By Marty Jordan.

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SAP Innovation

APRIL 3, 2015

For many Human Resources (HR) organizations, the move to cloud-based software delivery is inevitable. Cloud is already living up to its promise at many companies, empowering HR to be more strategic and employees to be more productive. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone fully understands its benefits, or isn’t concerned about the risks inherent to change. Benefit 3: Stay current.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 3, 2015

Ask anyone who handles HR: managing leaves of absence is easier said than done. complicated mix of federal and California employment laws govern how employers administer leaves and provide benefits. Certain types of leave, either paid or unpaid, are required by law. Plenty of documentation and tracking are involved, which aren’t so simple when leaves are intermittent or when California and federal requirements overlap. At the same time, California’s protected leaves of absence often differ from those at the federal level. Leaves of Absence: Making Sense of It All. Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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TLNT: The Business of HR

APRIL 3, 2015

Even though consumers are digging deeper to cover rising out-of-pocket medical costs, they’re contributing less to health savings accounts that could help take the sting out of their expenses, according to a new study. Meanwhile, the percentage who said they contributed $1,500 or more dropped to 30 percent from 44 percent. more…).

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Is your organization thinking about moving towards a performance development culture? What are the elements to succeeding and keeping managers and employees engaged? Download “A Road Map for Change” to find out and gain insight into making the transition as smooth as possible on your journey into this brave new world.

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SAP Innovation

APRIL 3, 2015

Here’s the average amount of time recruiters spend looking at a resume: 6.25 seconds. That’s how long it takes to evaluate, by brain, whether or not a candidate is the right fit for a job. And here’s another stat: this is the thirteenth month in a row when 200,000 plus jobs have been created. So, theoretically, to fill 200,000 jobs would require 347 hours of brain time. Hence HR’s present headache.

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First Days, First Weeks: Your Chance to Make the Right First Impression

RecogNation

APRIL 3, 2015

There’s nothing like a new job to make us feel like we’re square back in high school, searching the lunchroom for a friendly face, hoping we’re going to fit in. With some group. Any group. But, ideally, the cool one. Gross. I don’t even want to think about it, actually. Employee Recognition Onboarding

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Dice

APRIL 3, 2015

On April 4, 1975, a Harvard dropout named Bill Gates co-founded a tiny little startup called Microsoft, which ended up doing pretty well in the technology space. That was understatement, of course. But as Microsoft hits its 40th anniversary, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on just how much its software has changed the world. Related Articles. Microsoft Still Trying to Get Surface Right.

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SAP Innovation

APRIL 3, 2015

We know that branding, information, simple/easy-to-use systems and welcoming people are key elements of an effective recruitment experience. However, how can you apply this knowledge to your organization? Here are four practical steps you can take. You already know that the five crucial factors in any effective candidate experience are: 1. Strong employer branding. 2. Easy-to-use technology. 4.

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Today’s workplace is characterized by chaotic forces—low employee engagement and productivity levels, and declining employee well being. HR Leaders have a critical role in defining the vision and strategy to transform and create a more productive and happy workplace.

Compensation Today

APRIL 3, 2015

Crystal Spraggins, SPHR Amidst all the talk about how nobody needs unions anymore comes what many would say is a major union victory. Earlier this month, Apple announced it will be initiating major improvements to the wage and benefits programs of its 150 commuter drivers (i.e., the drivers who shuttle Apple employees back and forth to work). step in the right direction, but will it be enough?

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ChristopherinHR

APRIL 3, 2015

Welcome to #BestBlogs, the weekly curation of the world of work. The latest ideas on organization life, collaboration and our personal power in worklife from practitioners around the globe are collected here so you too may become more effective, perhaps … Continue reading → Best Blogs HR business career character engagement Human Resources learning management organization power work

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SAP Innovation

APRIL 3, 2015

Innovative B2B companies are embracing their empowered buyers’ demands , by providing omnichannel experiences in line with consumer expectations – according to a Forrester Consulting Thought Leadership Paper , commissioned by Accenture and hybris. More than half (51 percent) said these customers have a higher lifetime value. Future-proof customer engagement. The best of both worlds.

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